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Musicians will perform with orchestra at its spring concert<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mezzo-soprano Reah Clymer<\/strong> and clarinetist Luke Haynes<\/strong> saw their years of hard work and countless hours of practice pay off on Monday when they were named winners of the 2024 Concerto\/Aria Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the distinction, the two students earned coveted spots to perform with the EMU Orchestra during its spring Concert\/Aria Orchestra Concert on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which pieces of music did you choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clymer, a junior from Collinsville, Mississippi, studying music and peacebuilding, sang \u201cBatti, Batti o bel Masetto\u201d from Mozart\u2019s Don Giovanni<\/em>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis aria is an incredibly entertaining song, and I really enjoyed the process of learning it,\u201d said Clymer, who studies under voice teacher Shannon Kiser<\/strong>. \u201cA lot is packed into this aria, and it stretches me through its demanding range, repetitive arpeggios, high vocal runs, and long, lyrical phrases. I love how this song is both technically and narratively rich.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haynes, a senior from Staunton, Virginia, studying music performance, played Carl Maria Von Weber\u2019s Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73. He said the selection showcases his legato phrasing, while the technical passages highlight his finger agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was running through your mind when you found out you had won?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clymer said she felt \u201cimmense gratitude\u201d for the music department faculty and music students who supported her and pushed her to perform at her best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur department is terrifically talented, and I am a better musician and person because of my friends and professors there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Haynes heard he had won, a flurry of emotions ran through his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was shocked, happy and mystified, all at the same time, when I heard my name and realized I had won,\u201d he said. \u201cI was speechless. As a musician, winning this competition means that I am putting in the right work and getting amazing and special opportunities like performing with the orchestra that help me grow as a more well-rounded musician.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will you be preparing for April’s concert?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clymer said she will be rehearsing with the EMU Orchestra as they learn the music for her aria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am looking forward to spending time with the entire ensemble and being just one part of a tremendous night of music,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haynes said he’ll practice with his teacher Dr. <\/strong>\u0160ar\u016bnas Jankauskas<\/strong>, associate professor of clarinet at JMU, as he works on memorizing his piece.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Winners of the 2024 Concerto\/Aria Competition Luke Haynes and Reah Clymer. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Clymer and Haynes were selected from six musicians who performed on Monday. Diane Phoenix-Neal<\/strong>, associate professor of viola at JMU, and Jeanette Zyko<\/strong>, associate professor of oboe at JMU, served as guest adjudicators for the program. Harold Bailey<\/strong>, an adjunct faculty member in the Preparatory Music Program, was collaborative pianist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mezzo-soprano Maggie McClary<\/strong>, who performed “V\u2019adoro Pupille” from Handel\u2019s Guilio Caesare<\/em>, was named runner-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a video recording of the competition on the EMU Department of Music Facebook page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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